how far to cost-effectively pump air?

Oct 13, 2009 4 Replies

Now let us suppose that we have a free source of rotating-shaft power in location A.



And let it be further posited that we need fresh-air ventilation at location B.


At which distance does it stop being most efficient, to setup a fan at location A, and just run a plenum?


Seek design equations and/or rules-of-thumb to help in decision making


How are things in the Philippines?

Free power? You have a waterwheel set up? Too many factors. Cost of electric, cost of materials, how long you plan to be there. Can't see it from here.

too many variables for a Mormon. i heard a rumor that the Presbyterians =3Dcan do=3D algebra. just a rumor?

Naah, we've got the complete, and restored math. But, now, Presby women can do algebra and calc, too. So, you know there's somthing going on.

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